No motor vehicle may be operated upon a public highway if it has an overall length, inclusive of front and rear bumpers, in excess of forty-five feet. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0336 (2); SL 1943, ch 158, § 1; SL 1947, ch 192; SL 1957, ch 222; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0336 (2) (a); SL 1981, ch 244, § 1; SL 1984, ch 230, § 5; SL 2005, ch 169, § 2.